hey! today is my blog’s birthday!
i started this blog four years ago on april 20, 2009. well.. i guess it’s technically april 21st right now since i am typing this at 12:34 AM (yay, 1-2-3-4!) but i didn’t have time to write this up and publish it before we went to the movies tonight. pretend it’s still the 20th, kay? it was a busy day. by the way, we saw oblivion and i fell asleep for about fifteen minutes of it.. narco right here!!
anyway.. four years! crazy it’s been so long since the beginning of meals & moves. i started this blog with no expectations and had no idea it would have such a huge impact on my life. i stumbled upon the food & fitness blogging world by mistake (read the story here) and not even a week later i started this blog.
i had no idea what i was doing in the beginning. i have always loved writing and cooking, so when i first laid eyes on a food blog it just clicked for me. i wanted to have one of my own! i wanted to use it as a creative outlet, to share recipes, and to stay accountable. i had no clue i would make friends and travel places and try so many new things and have awesome experiences thanks to this little blog. it’s pretty cool. i’m happy to be a part of this community. this blog has opened so many doors for me and has led me down paths that have molded me into a more passionate person. it’s the best hobby ever! some people play golf.. other people collect antiques.. and i blog.
as i have done the previous three years, i am hosting a giveaway of my favorite things. and, because it’s tradition, i filmed a video telling you about all the loot!
to enter: leave a comment telling me why YOU read blogs.
extra optional entries (leave an extra comment per entry):
- *follow* @janeeetha on instagram
- *like* meals & moves on facebook
- *follow* @janeeetha on twitter
like i said.. it’s past midnight. sooo.. gonna wrap this up and keep it short and sweet. thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for reading, commenting, and interacting with me and this blog. it means the world to me. you guys are the best.
xo. janetha g.
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There are many reasons why I read blogs. A few of which are to be inspired, get motivated, and learn. I have learned so much from reading your blog and so many things I use on a daily basis I heard about from your blog. I appreciate how real you are in your writing and I look forward to each new post. Thanks for sharing your life and tips with all of us, and for putting yourself out there. Happy Birthday to your blog. I hope it has many, many more. :)
I started reading blogs for recipes, and now also read them for giggles and because I genuinely get interested in what’s happening in the lives of the bloggers I follow!
Happy birthday, blog:)
Happy blog-birthday :)
I read blogs for inspiration and motivation and recipes. I can’t enter the comp as I’m in Australia but goodluck to those that can :)
happy 4 years!!! I can’t believe it has been 4 years that I read your blog. ;)
I read blogs because I find them inspirational for food, new products, life events and fun (like yours). :)
I read blogs for inspiration and motivation
laura
for inspiration and fitness tips. you led me to gpp. thanks!
happy blog bday, j!! thanks for hosting the awesome giveaway.
i stopped blogging in january but still enjoy reading…you have been a favourite for well over two years.
i read blogs because it is fun to read about others’ lives!
I read for inspiration and tips on new fitness and food ideas. It’s also my way to unwind after a busy day :)
I read blogs for inspiration for food recipes and fitness! I also sometimes feel like I can relate to the blogs I read more than my “real life” people!!
I follow you on instagram!
I started reading blogs originally for vegetarian recipes and fitness inspiration. Now I still read them for fitness and healthy living inspiration, but I’ve been reading some people’s blogs for so many years now that I feel invested in their lives. I want to read about their days and share in their moments of happiness and be a source of support for their moments of weakness.
I like you on Facebook
I follow you on Twitter (@Ellen_Ratliff)
i read blogs as inspiration for cooking, healthy mindsets, fitness inspiration and because i’ve come to enjoy blog reading more than i can explain! thank you for such an amazingly fun and personable blog to read!
i follow you on instagram!
I started reading blogs after pinteresting recipies that took me to blogs. I then realized how inspirational some blogs were and helpful with trying new foods and workouts. I love reading your blog because I like your funny spin on things, honesty, health and of course pictures of P&R!
I feel like I’ve been reading from the very beginning! Why do I read? I think it started as a way to find recipes to make and now I just feel like the bloggers who blogs I read are truly my “blends”. I want that headband. I can’t find any headband that will actually stay on my head
I follow you on instagram!
Hi!
The reason I read blogs is to be inspired. I like to read blogs about people doing admireable things, because it inspires me try harder at the things I’m doing. For example I read food blogs to be inspired to cook more, or I read blogs about running because I need motivation in order to get out in the morning. Also, I usually read blogs of people from other countries, it’s fascinating for me to read about how people in dirrent places live their lives, differences in cultures etc.. (I’m Swedish;)) So yeah, that’s my reason! Congrats on the aniversary!! :)
I love getting new ideas on workouts, food, things to do with my fiancé, etc.
I follow you on instagram
I follow you on fbook
I follow you on twitter.
I read them for inspiration and to look for commonalities (because my friends aren’t into health/fitness)!
I love reading running and food blogs because I find them so inspirational and motivating :-) Happy Birthday, Meals & Moves :-)
I ‘liked’ M & M on Facebook, as well
I love reading blogs to discover new ideas for healthy eating and fitness. Just when you think you’ve seen everything, someone blogs about something completely new and mind-blowing. Sometimes I need motivation, and sometimes I just want to see some of the cute furry faces that appear in many blogs. :)
Happy birthday to Meals & Moves! Thank you for sharing your life with us!
I read blogs for lots of reasons…to learn more about new (and old!) passions, to get recipes, to be inspired, and sometimes just to laugh! Blogs are also a form of support when I become interested in things that my friends/family are not into. Thanks for what you do!!
I follow you on FB!
Happy 4 year blogiversary!! I love to read blogs for new fitness ideas!
I read blogs for inspiration/motivation to eat healthy, get outside more and try new or different fitness techniques (I had never really tried weight lifting or HIIT before seeing people post about how much they loved switching up their workouts!). I also just love the little glimpse into what other people’s lives are like, especially people who live in cities that are very different from where I live! It’s fun to hear about about what places are fun to check out if I get the chance to travel more around the US!
Happy 4 years!!
I love reading your blog, you are funny and inspirational! I also really enjoy reading about your GPP and other fitness on the blog.
I also liked on FB
i started blogging (because of my husband) in 2009 and I am pretty sure i found your site first. How freakin cool is that?! You are adorable. How’s that for LIKE?! tee hee. See you soon lovely.
I read blogs (in particular, healthy living blogs) as sources of inspiration for fitness and healthy eating.
I started reading blogs for real life inspiration, food and workout ideas. Yours was one of the first I stumbled upon and is one of my favorites. :)
I follow you on Instagram!
I follow you on twitter!
I like you on Facebook!
I read blogs because… I am a creeper? Hahaha just kidding, but for whatever reason I enjoy getting a little peak into the lives of active, interesting folks around the globe. Blogs are a great source of recipes, fitness ideas, and all around motivation and inspiration for me.
I follow you on twitter :)
I follow you on instagram :)
Aaaaand I liked your facebook page :)
we read blogs to get inspired, to be educated and most of all to connect and make friends :)
xoxo
I follow blogs because I think there is so much you can learn from other people. I mostly follow fitness/healthy living blogs.
I read blogs for recipes and meal inspiration.
I follow you on Instagram!
I started reading blogs as a way to pass the time at my job in college, then next thing I knew I was reading more and more! I love getting new recipe ideas, workout tips, reading about other people’s kids (too creepy?), and currently – wedding planning!
Congrats on your 4th blog birthday!
I already follow you on instagram :)
I liked you on Facebook! Happy anniversary!
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